Alleged child molester Hershel Taubenfeld of New Square has turned himself in to Ramapo Police as of 10:30 a.m. this morning. Previously he had fled the area when his impending arrest was announced by police. Recently a victim of Taubenfeld came forward willing to go through with the prosecution of the case and sources said […]
He’s the top money man in state government, but in the second quarter of 2011…not so much. The state pension fund which DiNapoli is responsible for lost 8.9 percent of its value in the months of July, August and September, for a total loss of $13.1 billion, down to $133.8 billion from its June 30 […]
Council Delays New Sewer Hire, Setting Meeting Dates BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES Confusion appeared to be the over-arching theme of Tuesday night’s meeting of the Orangetown Town Board, as the council tried vainly but fruitlessly to clear its calendar at the last scheduled gathering of the year. A new council with three […]
Longtime councilwoman honored at this week’s board meeting, Jewish Life Night also celebrated BY EVAN WECHMAN It was not business as usual for Councilwoman and Deputy Supervisor Frances M. Hunter during this past Monday night’s board session. Hunter was sworn into office on Jan 1, 1988, serving under then Supervisor Herbert Reisman. Over 20 years […]
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and legislative leaders this week announced their appointments to the new Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE). JCOPE is an independent enforcement unit with broad oversight of New York State government. The Commission has robust enforcement powers to investigate violations of law and financial disclosure requirements for all elected officials and their […]
BY LAUREN KATE ROSENBLUM Last Sunday, the Haverstraw Brick Museum held an “Olde Fashioned Christmas,” which featured a Christmas tree made of brick as well as a more traditional one. Even Santa Claus made an appearance to kick off the lighting ceremony. The brick tree was designed by museum trustee Herb Feibusch, and features lit […]